Spicy Black Bean Burgers

June 12, 2011

Here’s a little something you may not know about me- I’m in a book club. That’s right. And I read like it’s my job. Not only for book club but I’ll pretty much read anything I can get my hands on- averaging about a book a week (we don’t have cable, boooo). I had zero time to read for pleasure during law school so I guess you could say I’m making up for lost time. I recently finished The Paris Wife (worth every tear) and now I’m reading Run (for book club).

The reason I mentioned book club is because at last month’s meeting, the host made the tastiest black bean burgers I’ve ever eaten. I’m always on the prowl for good vegetarian burger recipes so I had to have this one. Turns out it was just a little something she found on All Recipes and whipped up in no time. Impressive! Needless to say, I got to work right away recreating this dish with my own twist.

If the mixture has a lot of liquid, strain with a cheesecloth or let strain through a colander with very fine holes. Once the excess liquid has drained off, return the bean mixture to the bowl and stir in half the bread crumbs.

Use your hands to form the patties. Coat the outside of the burger patties in the remaining bread crumbs. Heat the oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Cook burgers in the pan until heated through and slightly browned on both sides.

To dress these burgers, you could stick with a southwest theme by topping them with salsa, avocado, hot sauce, and sour cream.

I went with a more classic approach. Lots of ketchup, spicy mustard, pickles and jalapenos. I think I have a jalapeno problem.

A mighty fine burger.

This is without a doubt one of the best veggie burgers I’ve ever eaten. Thank you book club!

Those burgers look delicious! Would the recipe work if you replaced the panko breadcrumbs with homemade breadcrumbs? Panko breadcrumbs are usually imported from overseas, so homemade breadcrumbs may have less of an environmental impact in terms of transportation.

Came across this on foodgawker. These were great! I had to use white beans because my black beans were soaked but not cooked. Still turned out great. The picture of the picture with all the toppings is killer. Thats what sold me on this recipe. All day i was dreaming about pickles on a veggie burger!

I came across your website and the Spicy Black Bean Burgers was first on my list to make. I really enjoyed them. My husband was very impressed too. Can’t wait to make something else you have on your site. Thanks!

During the summer I read at least a book a week too – and we have cable (or DirecTV) – it is totally my escape and I try to make up for the time during school when I don’t have time to think, let alone read for fun!